Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Whittley CW2100 2008 vs Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Whittley CW2100 2008 vs Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Whittley CW2100 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 tips the scales at 3 285 lbs — 3 118 lbs less than the Whittley CW2100 2008 at 167 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Whittley CW2100 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Whittley CW2100 2008 carries 59 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Whittley CW2100 2008 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Whittley Sea Legend 601 2007 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelCW21
ModelSea Legend 601
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.36 m)
Beam7 ft. 9 in. (2.35 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches93
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,670 lbs. (757 kg)
Weight - Detail3,285 lbs. (1,490 kg)
Weight - kg757.5
Weight - kg1490.05
Weight - lbs.167
Weight - lbs.3285
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 9 in. (6.01 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.02
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches237
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 8 in. (6.60 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l) with Outboard
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp
Engine max175 hp (130.5 kW) single outboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available